GRE Word List

AMALGAM

a mixture of different elements

The meaning of the word amalgam is a mixture of different elements.

Random words

WordMeaning
misadventuremisfortune
transientpassing especially quickly into and out of existence : transitory
flirtto move erratically : flit
bumpa relatively abrupt convexity or protuberance on a surface: such as
promptto move to action : incite
hinterlandsa region lying inland from a coast
pedantone who is unimaginative or who unduly emphasizes minutiae in the presentation or use of knowledge
tyroa beginner in learning : novice
breedto produce (offspring) by hatching or gestation
glossa surface luster or brightness : shine